Crime Rate in High Peak: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Peak

The total recorded crimes in High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 632 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Peak crime rate of 6.95 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around High Peak, encompassing approximately 90,935 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (231) incidents (17.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (141) incidents (11.02% increase)
  • Public order: (61) incidents (8.93% increase)
High Peak Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Annabelle Court with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Melandra Castle Road with total crimes: 8

High Peak Police Info:

Derbyshire Constabulary

How safe is High Peak?

To understand the safety of High Peak, we need to analyze High Peak crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • High Peak has recorded 6,960 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 76.54 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 223 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,638 crimes with a crime rate of 83.99, ranking it 184 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, High Peak demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derbyshire average, with 6960 crimes compared to 8955.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, High Peak witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, High Peak had fewer crimes than the Derbyshire average, with 7,638 crimes compared to 9,677. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, High Peak witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, High Peak is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Derbyshire, High Peak has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

High Peak Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Buxton Central (77 crimes), and the safest, Sett (5 crimes), is 72 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across High Peak.

Similarly, the area of Buxton North (109 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to New Mills East & Hayfield (33 crimes), with a difference of 76 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within High Peak.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Buxton Central77
Howard Town65
Stone Bench51
Whaley Bridge36
Gamesley29

Safest Wards:

Temple10
Dinting9
Chapel East8
Hayfield6
Sett5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Buxton North109
Glossop102
Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley73
Buxton South & East61
Hadfield West & Gamesley53

Safest Areas:

Hadfield East & Tintwistle44
Whaley Bridge & Chinley43
Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill35
New Mills West & Furness Vale34
New Mills East & Hayfield33

High Peak Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the High Peak has recorded 632 crimes with crime rate of 6.95 ranking 209th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2024, the total High Peak crimes were 6,960. The crime rate of High Peak in 2024 was 76.54 (year) or 6.38 (month) ranking it 223 danzarous in the UK. High Peak ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Peak were around 7,638 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.99 (year) or 7.00 (month) ranking 184 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Derbyshire, High Peak ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of High Peak

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
Derbyshire Dales437 84,094 84,790 8
North East Derbyshire649 77,009 77,482 7
South Derbyshire818 59,222 59,602 5
Amber Valley1,066 412,094 413,060 4
Bolsover672 37,974 28,506 3
Erewash874 211,053 312,546 2
Chesterfield1,108 113,234 113,794 1

High Peak Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (231 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (141 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (196 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (127 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (200 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (115 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 175 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 98 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (186 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (101 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 195 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 66 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (233 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (222 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (105 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (211 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (85 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (202 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (97 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 244 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 90 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (476 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (212 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202514
February 20258
January 20254
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249
September 20247
August 202412
July 202413
June 202426

A total of 244 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202524
March 202515
February 202520
January 202515
December 202416
November 202418
October 202429
September 202415
August 202416
July 202410
June 202442

A total of 484 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202535
March 202541
February 202531
January 202536
December 202438
November 202440
October 202433
September 202432
August 202427
July 202436
June 202486

A total of 554 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202547
March 202539
February 202551
January 202537
December 202445
November 202445
October 202450
September 202432
August 202428
July 202442
June 202484

A total of 1237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025141
April 2025127
March 2025115
February 202598
January 2025101
December 202466
October 2024105
September 202485
August 202497
July 202490
June 2024212

A total of 315 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202517
March 202514
February 202514
January 202524
December 202424
November 202427
October 202425
September 202419
August 202432
July 202414
June 202488

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 441 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202529
March 202517
February 202526
January 202523
December 202449
November 202439
October 202434
September 202424
August 202433
July 202445
June 202496

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 756 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202556
March 202566
February 202540
January 202548
December 202441
November 202463
October 202445
September 202459
August 202462
July 202487
June 2024128

A total of 157 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202518
March 202512
February 20257
January 202517
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 20248
August 202414
July 202413
June 202426

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 2771 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 230.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 476 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025231
April 2025196
March 2025200
February 2025175
January 2025186
December 2024195
November 2024233
October 2024222
September 2024211
August 2024202
July 2024244
June 2024476

High Crime Locations High Peak in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the High Peak postcode area is presented below.

1. Annabelle Court (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Burglary1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Melandra Castle Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bramah Edge Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order2
6. Spring Gardens (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2

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